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Best Ohio Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 167 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 81,332 students in Ohio.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Ohio are Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Pugliese Elementary West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Ohio (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6795 Solon Blvd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6210
Gr: K-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6845 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-2175
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
32345 Cannon Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6225
Gr: K-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
723 Elm Ave
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 272-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Chagrin Falls Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
77 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 893-7690
Gr: 4-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11844 Caves Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5980
Gr: 3-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6800 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-6215
Gr: 5-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Loramie Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
35 Elm St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-2931
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Tyler Run Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
580 Salisbury Dr
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Minster Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
50 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-4174
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kensington Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20140 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6770
Gr: 3-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Westerly Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
30301 Wolf Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 617-7550
Gr: 3-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1818.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Gr: K-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Wyandot Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5620 Dublinshire Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Gr: K-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2121.
Versailles Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4681
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Gr: 1-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6750 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7400
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8715 Big Bear Ave
Powell, OH 43065
(740) 657-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Timmons Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9595 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9380
Gr: PK-3 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Elm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
134 Elm Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7000
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Nolley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2828.
Evening Street Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
885 Evening St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2929.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3030.
Brecksville-broadview Heights Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6376 Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4400
Gr: 5-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3131.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24524 Hilltop Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-7144
Gr: 3-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Blue Ash Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Gr: PK-4 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Barrington Road Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3434.
Versailles Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4426
Gr: 5-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3535.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8382 New Haven Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Ohio include Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Pugliese Elementary West.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Ohio?
167 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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